European Muslims

The Muslim population residing in European countries, typically as communities of immigrant descent. The term is used to describe a demographic group whose religious identity, socioeconomic standing, and political organization within European societies are subjects of social and political analysis, particularly regarding Islamophobia and integration.

Claims that use this term

• The Rushdie Affair drove European Muslims to organize politically and prioritize religious identity
• European Muslims’ lower class standing sharpens Islamophobia more than America’s
• Anti-Muslim pandering profits while ignoring the permanence of European Muslims